Low-Milk Cocoa Mass Slab from Japan
Industrial slab of cocoa mass (ground beans) with emulsifiers, flavoring, and under 21% milk solids, ≤32% butterfat. HTS 1806.32.1616 applies to these unfilled blocks for commercial processing, excluding candy retail items. Low sugar content suits baking applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Submit FDA prior notice for all cocoa products and ensure HACCP plans for contamination risks
• Document <60% sugar via invoice specs to prevent shift to higher sugar confection headings
• Use NAFTA/USMCA certs if from Mexico, as Mexican products bypass certain quotas